In Matthew 4:1–11, Jesus confronts temptation in the wilderness as the true and faithful Son of God. Where Israel failed and humanity fell, Jesus remains obedient, trusting the Father’s provision, promises, and plan. By resisting the devil and standing firm on God’s Word, He secures victory not only for Himself but for all who are united to Him. Because Christ has won the war, believers can face temptation with confidence, resting in their identity as sons and daughters and relying on the Scriptures and the Spirit.

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This sermon explores Matthew 3:13-17 and the baptism of Jesus as a clear declaration of the gospel. Jesus, though sinless, submits to baptism to stand in solidarity with sinners and to fulfill all righteousness on their behalf. The Father’s voice, the Spirit’s descent, and the Son’s obedience reveal a Triune God wholly committed to saving sinners. Salvation is shown to be God’s work-planned before creation, accomplished by Christ, and applied by the Spirit-leaving believers secure, forgiven, and deeply loved.

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John the Baptist’s message in Matthew 3:1–12 confronts us with the nearness of God’s kingdom and the necessity of repentance. This episode unpacks repentance as a decisive turning of the whole self—away from sin and self-trust and toward God and His Messiah. It shows how repentance exposes both obvious wrongdoing and subtle self-righteousness, calls for visible fruit, and ultimately directs us to Jesus, the true King who brings cleansing, renewal, and life by the Spirit. When repentance completes its work, it does not end in shame, but in joy under God’s gracious reign.

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Matthew 2:1–12 reveals the wonder of the gospel through the journey of the Magi. Their worship declares that Jesus is King, God, and Sacrifice, and that God’s greatest gift is given in humility. This passage calls us to behold Christ rightly, rejoice in Him fully, and worship Him sincerely.

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In Matthew 2:1–12, the arrival of the wise men exposes the true identity of Jesus and the varied human responses to His kingship. While Herod responds with fear and hostility, and the religious leaders respond with indifference, the wise men respond with joy, humility, and worship. This sermon calls listeners to examine their own response to Christ and to recognize Jesus as the God-appointed King who is worthy of all honor, allegiance, and treasure.

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Matthew 1:18–25 reveals the glory of the incarnation through two divinely given names. Jesus is the Savior who delivers His people from their sins, and Immanuel is God with us—near, present, and faithful until the end. This sermon calls listeners to recognize their deepest need, rest in God’s gracious provision, and live with confidence in His abiding presence.

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A theologically rich look at Matthew 1:18–25, exploring why Jesus had to be both fully God and fully man, how His birth fulfills God’s ancient promises, and why the incarnation remains the most staggering and worship-inspiring truth of the Christian faith.

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A sweeping look at Matthew’s opening genealogy shows us that the gospel begins with news, not moral instruction. Jesus steps onto the stage of human history as the fulfillment of God’s promises to Abraham and David. His family tree is filled with outsiders, sinners, and ordinary people—reminding us that grace welcomes and transforms those who cannot save themselves. And in a world still marked by suffering and longing, Matthew’s genealogy points us to the faithful God who kept His promises in Christ and will one day complete His work when Jesus returns.

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